Gippsland’s carbon tax battle
GIPPSLAND'S dairy farmers, fisheries, hospitals, aged care facilities, sporting clubs and small businesses are all buckling under the strain of the carbon tax, Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has told Federal Parliament.
Moe CFA operations unaffected by truck debacle
OPERATIONS at the Moe fire station have not been affected by an unregistered fire truck, which came into public spotlight last week.
Early learning site ‘abandoned’
DESPITE Traralgon childcare centres nearing capacity, Latrobe City Council has voted to sell the former Traralgon Early Learning Centre.
‘Bodgy’ installation concerns
The air conditioning repair and installation industry has become rife with "backyard" installers, undercutting quotes to win jobs while performing "bodgy" installations, according to a local professional.
Funding blow to council budget
LATROBE City Council's budget has a $465,000 shortfall following a multi-million dollar Federal Government financial assistance grants correction.
Go-getting lawyer wins award
IN almost every aspect of her life, Coongulla resident Belinda Wilson tackles challenges head-on - the way she does everyday at the office.
Stalled by bureaucracy
PLANS to build supported accommodation for local people with a mental illness remain mired in bureaucratic delays despite securing substantial State Government funds.
Enviro issues delay track work
Major works to repair a section of V/Line track next to the Morwell River Wetlands are yet to begin, 12 days after the line was closed due to track subsidence.
Response for respite
A NEW respite centre for children and adults with a disability could support more than 1200 Latrobe Valley families.
Business forum for Gippsland
A BUSINESS forum to be held in Traralgon this month aims to provide an economic overview of Gippsland.
Dental crisis looms
A CRISIS in Latrobe Valley's public dental care is looming with key service providers urging the Federal Government to expedite urgent funds to the region.
Fairer fire levy on cards
Long awaited reforms to the funding of firefighting services have been hailed as a win for Latrobe Valley residents, unfairly burdened by exorbitant insurance premium fire service levies.
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Fighting fury on the way to flag
NETBALL
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
A PREMIERSHIP went back to Tigerland at the weekend.
Morwell Football-Netball Club won the Gippsland League C Grade title, defeating Traralgon in...
